February 28, 2014 - With the theme "Inspiring Women," the University of Memphis will
host a full slate of events to recognize Women's History Month in March. The purpose
of many of the events will be to celebrate the women who have inspired positive change
in shared histories and in lives.

Several events are planned for the Opening Ceremony on March 3, including Feminist
Coming Out Day featuring Dr. Zandria Robinson in the University Center Theatre from
12 to 12:30 pm. There will be a screening of the short film The Other F-Word and unveiling
of the winning Women's History Month poster design. Following the opening ceremony
there will be a March for Women's History and a Feminism Fair on the Alumni Mall from
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

On the Lambuth Campus, the opening ceremony will feature a talk by former U of M president
Dr. Shirley Raines at 6:30 p.m. in the Wilder Student Union's Hamilton Room.

Many of the events for Women's History Month are open to the public and free of charge. The
schedule includes:

March 6 - Society of Female Transportation Professionals Blue Pump Gala with Susan Kurland,
assistant secretary for Aviation and International Affairs for the U.S. Department
of Transportation, 5:30 p.m., U of M Holiday Inn Shelby Ballroom. Register at http://memphis.edu/ifti.